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Crypto accounting & tax in Mexico

Reporting framework, corporate tax and individual tax treatment for digital assets in Mexico, from CryptaCount's jurisdiction database covering 72 countries.

Mexico: tax & reporting data

General Information

Default Framework
IFRS
Permitted Frameworks
IFRS, NIF
IFRS Mandatory For
Listed entities use IFRS. Others use NIF (Normas de Información Financiera).
Tax Year
Calendar Year (end M12)
Functional Currency
MXN
FX Source (Reporting)
BANXICO
FX Source (Tax)
SAT
Transaction Rate
Daily Spot
Hyperinflationary
✗ No

Reporting — NIF

Framework Available
✓ Yes
Crypto Classification
Intangible Asset, Current Asset
Classification Notes
IAS 38 intangible (most common); IAS 2 inventory if held for sale in ordinary course. No dedicated IFRS crypto standard.
Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Permitted Cost Methods
FIFO, WAVG
Prohibited Cost Methods
LIFO
Impairment Required
✓ Yes
Impairment Type
Prudence Principle
Reversal Allowed
✓ Yes
NRV Write-down
✓ Required — Only if classified as inventory (IAS 2)
Fair Value Hierarchy
Recent Standards
No dedicated IFRS crypto standard. IFRIC agenda decision (2019) confirmed IAS 38/IAS 2. IASB crypto project in pipeline, no ED yet.

Corporate Tax — Rate & Classification

Corporate Tax Rate
30%
Crypto Classification
Ordinary Income
Notes
All corporate income

Corporate Tax — Cost Basis

Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Default Cost Method
FIFO
Permitted Methods
FIFO, WAVG
Taxpayer Can Elect
✓ Yes
Country Override
Standard
Override Notes
LIFO Conformity Req.
✗ No
Differs from Reporting
✗ No

Corporate Tax — Anti-Avoidance

Wash Sale
✗ Off
Window (before/after)
Same-Day Rule
✗ No
Loss Restriction
Unrestricted
Loss Carryforward
Unlimited

Corporate Tax — Holding Period

Holding Period Benefit
✗ No
Period
Benefit Type

Corporate Tax — Crypto Event Treatment

Staking Rewards
FMV at Receipt
Gas Fee Treatment
Add to Cost
Gas = Disposal of Native
✓ Yes
Crypto↔Crypto Taxable
✓ Yes
DeFi Wrapping
Unclear
Fork Cost Basis
Zero

Individual Tax — Regime

Tax Regime
Capital Gains
Regime Notes
Crypto gains taxed as 'enajenación de bienes' (disposal of goods). Progressive ISR rates.
Tax Rate
35%
Rate Notes
Progressive ISR rates up to 35%

Individual Tax — Cost Basis

Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Cost Method
FIFO
Method Electable
✓ Yes
Permitted Methods
FIFO, WAVG
Country Override
Standard

Individual Tax — Exemptions

CGT Exempt
✗ No
Exempt Conditions
Holding Period
HP Benefit
Annual Exemption
Threshold Exemption

Individual Tax — Anti-Avoidance

Wash Sale
✗ Off
Same-Day Rule
✗ No
Superficial Loss
✗ No
Loss Restriction
Unrestricted
Loss Carryforward
Unlimited

B2C vs B2B Differences

Differs from B2B
✓ Yes
Notes
Individuals: progressive up to 35%. Corps: 30% flat.
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